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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Before coming to the village, Perchik was a university student where?
(a) Kaunas.
(b) Kazan.
(c) Krakow.
(d) Kiev.

2. What news does the matchmaker deliver to Golde and her daughters regarding the butcher, Lazar Wolf?
(a) He has a gift for them.
(b) He's interested in Tzeitel.
(c) He has been imprisoned.
(d) His son is interested in Tzeitel.

3. When Golde asks Tevye where his horse is, what does Tevye reply?
(a) He's at the blacksmith's.
(b) He was stolen.
(c) He ran away.
(d) He's at the veterinarian's.

4. Once Tevye and Lazar agree to an arranged marriage between Lazar and Tzeitel, what do the men drink to?
(a) Health, wealth, and wisdom.
(b) To abundance.
(c) To life.
(d) Marriage, family, and grandchildren.

5. According to the "Tradition" song sung by everyone, what are the "Papas" expected to do?
(a) Plant seasonal crops.
(b) Mend broken roofs.
(c) Scramble for a living.
(d) Work to keep the peace.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Tevye first offers Perchik a piece of cheese, why does Perchik decline?

2. Why are traditions important to Tevye?

3. When Golde and Tevye's daughters sing the "Matchmaker" song, which of the following is NOT part of the lyrics?

4. When a beggar gets only one coin this week, he complains that he got two coins the previous week. The donor explains he had a bad week, to which the beggar replies:

5. When Tevye asks Shprintze and Bielke if they want to take lessons from Perchik, how do the girls respond?

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